Vir Chakra (VrC)

During "Operation Vijay", Major Vikas Vohra was commanding the Delta Company of 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, tasked to exploit and clear the area Ledge adjoining Point 4875 in the Mushkoh Valley and thereby maintaining the momentum of assault after the capture of enemy positions. The Ledge was strongly fortified, held in strength and impossible to outflank. Seeing no other option and knowing the inherent difficulties and stiff resistance expected, Major Vohra volunteered to lead a day assault for capturing area Ledge. Braving rugged and inhospitable terrain, steep escarpments, continuous heavy shelling and automatic fire; he led the assault from front thus motivating his men. In a daredevil action beyond the call of duty and showing true professional acumen, cool headedness, sheer grit, determination and raw courage, he assaulted the enemy position killing two intruders in a hand-to-hand combat. His brave action enabled his company to overcome the heavy enemy opposition thereby resulting in quick capture of area Ledge and recovery of a huge cache of arms and ammunition.

Major Vikas Vohra acted with exemplary courage, determination, acumen and leadership qualities, leading to capture of an important objective in the Mushkoh Valley.